Travelling from Phoenix to Cairo International Airport (CAI): What you need to know
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) is Phoenix's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Phoenix to Cairo International Airport (CAI) jetting off from here.
The timezone in Cairo is UTC+2, which is nine hours ahead of Phoenix. Cairo International Airport is located in Cairo.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Phoenix to CAI. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
SCF is around 32 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 55 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Phoenix to Cairo International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Phoenix to Cairo International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport and CAI:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
PHX is about 8 kilometres from central Phoenix. It takes 10 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport the day before your Phoenix to CAI flight:
Flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport are known for their punctuality, with 82.57% of them arriving as expected.
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Is around AZA 56 kilometres from central Phoenix. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Phoenix to Cairo International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive at their destinations as expected. At AZA, that figure is 78.65%.
You'll find Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Have a late flight from Phoenix to Cairo International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near CAI and hit the pillow fast:
Pick up a Cairo International Airport rental car and explore Cairo and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Phoenix to Cairo International Airport flight.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Cairo. The time it takes to get to the centre in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
At the moment, R 5,693 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Cairo International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 12,476. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Phoenix to CAI, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Cheap Phoenix to Cairo International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
August is when most people book flights from Phoenix to Cairo International Airport (CAI). Plan your visit to Cairo in April for a more laid-back experience.
Before locking in your Phoenix to CAI plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Phoenix to Cairo International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Cairo
Start your Cairo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Phoenix to Cairo International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Your trip to Cairo isn't complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions that should be on your list include Gizeh Plateau, Pyramid and giza pyramids.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Cairo. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Port Said is another must-experience destination in Egypt and is around 153 kilometres north-east of Cairo. No trip is complete without seeing Suez Canal, Old Historical buildings and Museum of Modern Art in Port Said.